Information Science is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for information science students pursuing a degree.
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If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the information science degrees they offer, see the list below.
Kennesaw State University tops our 2027 ranking of the best information science schools. Located in the suburb of Kennesaw, Kennesaw State University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 52%. There were roughly 220 information science students who graduated with this degree at Kennesaw State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their information science degree from Kennesaw State University earn around $63,986 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,750 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #2 makes University Of North Georgia one of the top schools for information science. Set in the town of Dahlonega, University Of North Georgia is a very large public institution. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 24 information science degrees were awarded at University Of North Georgia in the most recent year. Information Science graduates of University Of North Georgia earn a median of $50,539 early in their careers. University Of North Georgia graduates carry a median of $20,815 in student loans.
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Mercer University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best information science schools. Located in the city of Macon, Mercer University is a large private not-for-profit university. Mercer University graduates 70% of students within six years. There were roughly 10 information science students who graduated with this degree at Mercer University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, information science degree recipients from Mercer University generally make around $56,699. Students borrow a median of $32,463 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong information science program will find one at Valdosta State University, which ranked #4. This large public university is located in the city of Valdosta. Roughly 42% of students complete a degree within six years here. Valdosta State University awarded about 29 information science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, information science degree recipients from Valdosta State University generally make around $51,888. Typical student debt for the program is $25,500.
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Clayton State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in information science, ranking #5. Located in the suburb of Morrow, Clayton State University is a moderately-sized public university. Roughly 40% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 14 information science students who graduated with this degree at Clayton State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the information science program make about $43,702 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $35,925 to complete this degree.
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Strayer University Georgia earned the #6 position for information science this year. Set in the suburb of Chamblee, Strayer University Georgia is a moderately-sized private for-profit institution. Roughly 25% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 11 information science students who graduated with this degree at Strayer University Georgia in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, information science degree recipients from Strayer University Georgia generally make around $71,520. Typical student debt for the program is $53,250.
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South Universitysavannah Online earned the #7 position for information science this year. Located in the city of Savannah, South Universitysavannah Online is a large private for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 6%. About 45 information science degrees were awarded at South Universitysavannah Online in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, information science degree recipients from South Universitysavannah Online generally make around $51,773. Typical student debt for the program is $52,173.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 7 schools evaluated.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
